Lappy lies on her deathbed, unable to get enough power from life support. Her screen shudders and where there was once a green bar, there is now a white line and a red x, as she tells me, “No more, no more.”
I’m not going to tell you mercury is in retrograde just one more day. I’m not going to tell you this is how two of my lappies died before. I’m going to tell you that before I could even type this on my phone, I had to go get my charger and I had one of those moments like, gah! why life is so hard?!
At least I never got around to ordering a replacement keyboard, so no wasted time or money there.
I’d be looking at new laptops online if my laptop could get me there … No, you’re right, this isn’t the best time to buy stuff for myself, but I will anyway. Well, soon. I dunno. My husband isn’t home right now and I’m trying to maintain my composure until he is.
It’s his birthday.
You guys, it’s his birthday and yesterday was Moo’s birthday and he’s had two days off work right in the middle of the week and he’s spent a considerable portion of it spoiling me! I know, I’m spoiled enough as it is, but seriously, he followed me to work yesterday because I left without my coffee, then he had Blanche serviced, filled her up, and bought all the cupcakes — and today he drove me to and from work! Tomorrow he’s going to the deli counter. So romantic. For me.
Yes, I am a good wife. It would be odd to blog about what a good wife I am but I’m like, the best wife my husband ever had…
Honestly.
The Mister deserves better than to come home from volunteering on his birthday to hear bad newses.
“I made chicken and noodles and green beans, but Lappy dies now and she must be replaced. Happy Birthday. I love you. Chocolate cupcake?”
Lawd.
I’d better sit on this post until he’s home.
joeyfullystated 
May Lappy rest in peace…
LikeLiked by 1 person
😦 🙂 😦 So many emotions for one post.
Happy birthday, Mister. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
happy birthday to the hubs. I am sure you are wifing very well. So sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine life without the lappy anymore, and I have a big computer in the other room. You can get a refurbished for less than a new and it is like new. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
(Old me says) I remember when computers were what I bought my kids to play with, and it inter-what? Now, we plan travel, relocations of family, trips for dinner or coffee, and whatever else (blogs I suppose) around our on line status, access, and computer-ish technology. The angst of passing lappies is real. Y’all sound like a great couple. Keep doing that shit. Happy Birthday to your him.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I was computerless from 97-2001. I used work one and then barely used one. Then I had babies and that was not convenient, and then around the time the wee one was 3, I got back into it. Now, utterly dependent.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I got all my learning done at work and got used to sitting in front of one all day. Even retired, I still spend 8 or more hours a day with my laptop. My wife has laptop and iPhone and iPad all in arms reach 🤓
LikeLiked by 1 person
Condolences.
LikeLiked by 1 person
ah, happy b-day to the hubs – and you guys are such a great puzzle-pieced fit – enjoyed reading the text you shared too
LikeLiked by 1 person
I try not to take it personally anymore when my computers die on me..it is hard though, once attached. Gotta do the whole muscle memory thing again for a new keyboard, is the new mouse suitable? What of the trackpad? Will it stand up to my heavy handed clicking..?
Its a mess, I know 😛
Happy birthday to your peoples! And Im so glad yall are enjoying yourselves still. It seems that so few are these days.
LikeLiked by 1 person
New muscle memory is real, OMG you have no idea how long it took me to type that!
New nuscke nenirt us reak, ing tiy gace bi udea giw kibg ut tiik ne ti tyoe tge ===
UH HUH
I, too, am a heavy handed clicker 😛
I agree, it seems a difficult time for people. Love to you and yours! x
LikeLiked by 1 person
What marriage means in all its true sense = Lappie dies on my time on your birthday and you are there for me! OMG! Joey you have the best man in the world! I’m swooning for you!! I thought He- Man was the best…but I’m thinking he might not do this for me on my birthday! Yeah, he would. He’s my hero and comes running to fix my flat tire when I had to do was call triple AAA.
Woman, we are so blessed!
You can’t depend on man-made shit, but your man…you can! I’m so happy you have a real good one! But, you need a new laptop!
Now, where the hell did I put my laptop? I rarely use it, but when I want it I want it. I want it for this long week-end trip in the snow… but where the hell did I hide it? Hum.I don’t know!
LikeLiked by 1 person
We really are blessed, absolutely. Such good men. ❤
LikeLike
Aw. Gee whiz. Golly. Hope it all goes well!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I needed a long while to establish the nature of “lappy” – namely that it’s none of your (sentient) pets. Then I drew a sigh of relief. Then I thought if it happened to me I’d be suicidal. Happy birthdays to all involved and happy wifing to you. You’re doing fiiiine.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I did okay, Being laptopless is hard tho 😛
LikeLiked by 1 person
He’s a good one, that fella. Hang on tight to him and I’d say keep your wife game at the level it is now. You seem to be winning.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I cannot complain, Ally Bean!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Poor Lappy and poor poor Joey. Just think of the good times you guys had. Happy Birthday Jake and Moo.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLike
Sorry that lappy died! I’ve had many tech snafus during this retrograde, but now I know to be thankful that at least they survived. Happy Birthday to the Mister!! And to Moo!! It’s good to have a husband who spoils you. You are very lucky indeed (but you already knew that 😉 ). I’m sure that he feels just a lucky in return. I hope you find the perfect lappy that gives you much joy!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The number of stuffs gone wrong with electrical things,,, oy, I’m glad yours survived 🙂
Thanks, Amy!
LikeLike
Happy Birthday to your hubby. And, I think you both work at it pretty hard to make a good relationship so congrats to you both. 🙂 Now, how does one survive when lappy dies? We can’t. There has to be a new lappy immediately. Good luck with your shopping, and I hope you find a gigantic sale and then can convince one of your brilliant teenage children to set it up for you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
New lappy immediately! Orrr, within 24 hours! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Moo’s birthday is December 4? That’s my birthday, too!! Happy Birthday to Moo and The Mister. Condolences on lappy…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yay December 4 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy birthday to the Mister! And FYI …. Life has been a bitch for me of late. I just cannot seem to get a break soooooooooo you’ve got my empathies, Joey, totally! Life! Grrrrrrr ……. !!
LikeLiked by 1 person
May the breaks you’ve needed find you soon, Amy — and a bunch of unexpected blessings, too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aw, thank you, Joey!!! (((HUGS)))!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You ARE a good wife. I’m not sure I would be able to restrain myself from dumping my lappy woes, even on my spouse’s birthday. Kudos to you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy – all the birthdays at your house. Sorry about Lappy. There seems to be a lot of that going on among my internet crowd.
LikeLiked by 1 person
How sad.
LikeLike
Mine was starting it’s death throws in June. Unable to be computer-less I immediately went shopping for the replacement only to find there were very few on display in the brick and mortar stores and none of the ones I wanted to play with. I’ve had laptops for years, but since I’m mostly using it at my desk anyway… I bit the bullet and got an all in one. Huge screen, monster storage and memory, fast processor, secondary drive. I’m loving it!
Bad timing for yours to die. Guess you’ll just have to tell your husband his birthday present this year is a happy wife with a new laptop. That’s priceless shit right there!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I had a very nice all in one at a job .. very nice. All the employees were jealous, and I was totally not caring about status symbols at my work, but because they were envious, I thought ‘well these are the good things that happen to people who show the fuck up and on time every day…’
Thank tacos my husband loves a happy wife! Immediacy fulfilled!
LikeLiked by 1 person
RIP Lappy. You served well. My wife has been there. No shame in that. Not your fault. Necessary evil, and all that. You got the bets Mister in the business, he’ll take this in stride. Blessed (both of you).
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤ Thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
On the other hand, this time of year you might be able to get a deal. Happy B-day to hubby!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I said it on the Book, but happy birthday to the Mister! And I’m sorry about Lappy, but a new computer is always fun, isn’t it? Hopefully you get one that can be trusted and stay true to you for many years to come.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s hard to type, lol 😛
LikeLiked by 1 person
RIP Lappy. It might be possible to get the stuff off the old hard drive, though I’m not sure how…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mine died right after the expense of my son’s wedding in Mexico. I didn’t feel bad at all walking myself into the Apple store and buying a new one cuz I definitely can’t do without lappy. Happy belated to your Mister. I’m glad you all appreciate each other. I miss that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sorry you miss that </3 I'm so very sorry.
I tell you what, there are urgent times, desperate times, and laptop death is one!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sorry for your loss. And I somehow forgot that computers die! OMG.They do. Thanks, I needed that reality check. Happy birthday to my fellow Sagittarians! (Mine’s Wednesday.) He will understand.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh! Well if we don’t chat before then, I hope you have a wonderful birthday! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy (now belated) birthday to The Mister! He is the best and you are the best and each of your kids is the best and so are your pets. You need to change your last name to Best, ’cause you’re the Best Fambly.
LikeLiked by 1 person
No, YOU are the best! xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤
LikeLike
Y’all have a lot of birthdays close together!
Laptops don’t seem to last long. I think the most I’ve ever gotten out of one is three years. Whereas my old iPad (now my husband’s) is like 6 or 7 years old and is fine, despite being used more, having milk and all sorts of shit spilled on it. KNOCK ON WOOD.
LikeLike